Hyperlite Mountain Gear Vertex 32
The Vertex 32 is a technical backpack for alpine climbing, scrambling and demanding day hikes where light weight, durability and functionality are essential. With a 32-liter volume and a Dyneema® Woven Composite 5.0 body, it combines exceptional durability with minimal weight and high weather resistance - qualities that make it ideal for everything from multi-pitch climbing to fast summit attempts.
The backpack has a slim and tapered profile that fits close to the body and allows full freedom of movement when climbing. The design makes it possible, for example, to chalk your hands without taking off the backpack. It is equipped with thoughtful details for alpine use, including ice axe attachments, a rope strap, gear loops and crampon attachments.
Vertex 32 is built for climbers and mountaineers who need a robust and minimalist backpack for technical routes, as well as for ambitious day hikers who move in steep and exposed terrain.
Features and benefits
Made of Dyneema® Woven Composite 5.0 for extreme durability in relation to weight
32 liter volume - perfect for climbing days, summit attempts and minimalist overnights
Slim and ergonomic fit for maximum freedom of movement when climbing
Rolltop and drawstring closure for flexible pack volume and weather protection
Side zipper (YKK) for quick access to pack
Attachments for two ice axes and removable shockcord for crampons
Removable rope strap for safe rope transportation
Front daisy chains and multiple gear loops for extra equipment
Removable foam pad in back panel for structure and comfort
Adjustable chest strap with multiple adjustment points
1.5" hip belt with space for ice clippers on both sides
Specifications of the bag
Material: Dyneema® Woven Composite 5.0, Dyneema® Composite Hybrid 5.1, 100D Gridstop with Dyneema®
Volume: 32 L
Weight: 636 g
Maximum load: approx. 11 kg
Back width: 26.7 cm
Made in: Mexico
How to choose the right back size
It's your torso length - not your height - that determines which size backpack you should choose. Here's how to measure it:
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Tilt your head slightly forward and feel for the bump at the base of your neck. This is your seventh cervical vertebra (C7) and the starting point for the measurement.
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Measure along the spine
Ask someone to help you measure with a soft tape measure from the C7 vertebra down the natural curve of your spine.
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Find the iliac crest
Put your hands on your hips and feel for the top of the iliac crest - roughly where a hip belt usually rests. Place your hands so that your thumbs point backwards.
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Ending the measurement
The measurement ends where the tape measure crosses an imaginary line between your thumbs. That distance is your back length.
Sizes
Small: 38-43 cm (15-17")
Medium: 43-48 cm (17-19")
Large: 48-53 cm (19-21")
Tip: If your measurement is exactly between two sizes, it is usually recommended to choose the larger size for the best fit.
